The ship was used to transport whatever was needed ... main battle tanks designed and built by the U.S. for World War II — 200-400 troops and 30-40 wheeled and/or tracked vehicles.

Rosie's Reply and the venerable World War II troop carrier C-47, Hairless Joe. What better way to experience history in ...

(CNN) — After more than 80 years hidden beneath the waves off Rio de Janeiro, the location of a Brazilian troop transport ship ... when Brazil entered World War II on the side of the Allies.

As Nazi troops retreated west ... they decided to scuttle the ships." The Nazis sank nearly 200 vessels during their retreat, including transport ferries, barges and torpedo boats, according ...

As Nazi troops retreated west ... they decided to scuttle the ships." The Nazis sank nearly 200 vessels during their retreat, including transport ferries, barges and torpedo boats, according ...

The crew of 56 was constantly under threat from swarms of German U-boats trying to sink them and the O'Brien was front and center delivering troops ... ship as an operating memorial to World War ...

After more than 80 years hidden beneath the waves off Rio de Janeiro, the location of a Brazilian troop ... ship, built in 1910 and outfitted as an auxiliary naval craft when Brazil entered World ...